Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beolab 8
Today, Bang & Olufsen has launched the Beolab 8. With an elegant and compact design, the Beolab 8 is versatile, excelling as a standalone speaker or in any setup, wherever it is placed. Beolab 8 works perfectly wherever you place it.
Ultimate Home Sound System
Beolab 8 can serve as part of an immersive home cinema setup when used with other Bang & Olufsen speakers, including those from 1984. Pairing two Beolab 8 speakers creates powerful, precise stereo sound for a high-fidelity music experience. As a standalone speaker, it delivers deep, intense bass despite its small size.
Scalable and Innovative Speaker
“Our goal is to create powerful and immersive listening experiences for our customers. Beolab 8 provides exactly this. It is a scalable speaker that is all about flexibility, performance, and innovation. Drawing inspiration from the high-end Beolab range, our aim for Beolab 8 was to distil the acoustic essence of these impressive speakers into a compact offering that maintains the directivity and sound beam control for optimal sound reproduction in any environment. Bringing immersive experiences for every moment.”
Michael Henriksson
Vice President of Product Marketing at Bang & Olufsen
Exquisite Craftsmanship
The Beolab 8 looks beautiful from every angle, with a one-piece aluminum body that combines a sphere and cylinder into a solid shape. Available with either wooden lamellas or a fabric front, it shares the design characteristics of other Bang & Olufsen products like Beosound Theatre, Beolab 28, and Beolab 50. The interplay of light and shadow between the outer shell and the inner core gives it a visually lightweight appearance. Following Scandinavian design, form follows function, so its shape enhances both aesthetics and acoustics.
Stunning Design
The glass interface on top of the speaker has a perfect curve, making it easy for users to interact with. The four stand options are slender and sculptural, showcasing Bang & Olufsen’s expertise in aluminum manufacturing. The table stand creates a floating illusion, while the ceiling bracket and floor stand are polished to perfection.
Powerful Sound Quality
Expertly tuned by Bang & Olufsen tonmeisters, the Beolab 8’s three-driver setup includes a 16mm tweeter, 3″ midrange, and a 5.25″ woofer. The performance is enhanced by beam width control, room compensation, adaptive tuning, and ultra-wideband technology. Users can switch between precise audio for the sweet spot and wide, diffused sound throughout the room. The front LEDs indicate the current sound mode.
- The speaker’s beam width control allows users to seamlessly switch between two listening experiences. Beolab 8 offers the ability to narrow down with precision audio to optimize the sweet spot for the listener. Alternatively, users can choose to go wide and diffuse sound throughout the room whilst the front LED’s on the speaker display which sound mode status the speaker is in.
- Beolab 8’s Room Compensation feature provides an optimized soundscape based on a room’s unique acoustics. The speaker carefully maps its environment to deliver crystal clear quality no matter the size or space of the room. A neodymium motor allows listeners to enjoy a soundscape adapted to their surroundings for full music immersion.
- With adaptive sound tuning, Beolab 8 adapts to its own configuration by using sensors to detect the front cover and fine-tune the sound for optimal performance. This is made possible through small sensors in the speaker and magnets within the cover which allows Beolab 8 to detect the type of cover and automatically apply the appropriate tuning.
- Utilizing ultra-wide band technology, Beolab 8 does more than just adapt to the room it is placed in. It can also direct the acoustic sweet spot based on a user’s phone location via the Bang & Olufsen app, ensuring immersive sound for a dynamic sweet spot experience.
Adaptive and Smart Technology
Beolab 8’s Room Compensation feature optimizes sound based on the room’s acoustics. A neodymium motor adapts the soundscape to the surroundings for full music immersion. Adaptive tuning uses sensors to detect the front cover and fine-tune the sound. Ultra-wideband technology directs the acoustic sweet spot based on a user’s phone location via the Bang & Olufsen app.
Seamless Connectivity
With the Mozart platform, Beolab 8 connects easily through WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3. It includes Powerlink for both wireless and wired connections, making it compatible with Bang & Olufsen TVs and sound systems dating back over 30 years.
Timeless Design and Customization
Beolab 8 is built to last, using quality materials that age gracefully and offer continuous customization options. It is designed with Cradle-to-Cradle principles, ensuring a circular future. The speaker is pending Cradle-to-Cradle Certification.
Pricing and Availability
Beolab 8 comes in customizable colorways: Silver/Natural Aluminium, Gold Tone, or Black Anthracite, with speaker covers in oak, light oak, dark oak, or fabric. Prices start at 18,490 DKK / 2499 EUR / 2199 GBP / 2749 USD.
YOU ASKED…
What is the Beolab 8?
The Beolab 8 is a versatile and elegant speaker by Bang & Olufsen, designed for use as a standalone speaker or as part of an immersive home cinema setup.
Can the Beolab 8 be paired with other speakers?
Yes, the Beolab 8 can be paired with other Bang & Olufsen speakers, including heritage speakers dating back to 1984, to create a powerful and precise stereo sound.
What materials are used in the Beolab 8?
The Beolab 8 features a one-piece aluminum body with options for wooden lamellas or a fabric front, showcasing excellence in craftsmanship and design.
How does the Beolab 8 adapt to its environment?
The Beolab 8 uses Room Compensation and adaptive tuning to optimize sound based on the room’s acoustics and the speaker’s configuration, ensuring crystal clear quality no matter the size or space of the room.
Editor’s Note: All listed prices were correct at the time of publication. This article contains editorial selections and paid partnerships. Please note that this article may contain some affiliate links to products and we may receive a commission for selected purchases.
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